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Canty Leads Illinois Effort to Protect Survivors of Sexual Assault
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination would be shielded from weaponized defamation lawsuits under a bill sponsored by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights.
Ammons Celebrates New Tourism Development Funding
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, released the following statement regarding the tourism development grant funds made available to projects throughout the district.
Avelar-Led Bill to Prevent Human Pesticide Exposure Passes House Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — To reduce human exposure to pesticides, individuals who use them incorrectly will be subject to a new scale of fines under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook.
DeLuca Leads Hearing on Importance of LGDF, Urges Increase to Support Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an overflowing committee room at the state Capitol Tuesday, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, led a hearing on the importance of the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) featuring testimony from mayors and village presidents from around the state.
Mayfield Bill Would End Breed Restrictions Imposed by Insurers
WAUKEGAN, Ill. – Aiming to address an issue that often disproportionately impacts people and families of color, state Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, has passed a bill which would prevent insurance companies from refusing to insure a person, or from charging higher rates or imposing different terms of coverage, based only on the breed of a dog that person owns.
Harper Bills Advance Bold Agenda Focused on Equity, Sustainability
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following the first half of the 2023 legislative session, state Rep. Sonya M. Harper, D-Chicago, has successfully passed an ambitious package of bills aimed at improving healthy food access, economic and social equity and environmental sustainability.
Davis Family Asks for Privacy and Prayers After Medical Emergency and Car Accident
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – On Tuesday, April 11th, after experiencing a medical emergency, State Representative William “Will” Davis of the 30th District was involved in a minor car accident.
Rep. Sharon Chung Announces State Funding for Local Bridge and Railroad Improvements
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – State Rep. Sharon Chung, D-Bloomington, is announcing the recent approval of funding for railway improvement projects in Normal, East Peoria and Washington.
Hoffman and Stuart to Host Free Community Shred Day this Saturday in Fairview Heights
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, and state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, are inviting area residents to bring old bills, receipts and other personal-identifying documents to be securely disposed of at a free community shred day, scheduled for Saturday, April 15 from 9 a.m. until noon at the Rec Complex of Fairview Heights, located at 9950 Bunkum Rd. in Fairview Heights.
Smith Supports Chicago State University Strike and Investment in Higher Education
CHICAGO –In response to the ongoing faculty strike at Chicago State University (CSU), state Rep. Nick Smith, D-Chicago, issued a statement in a show of solidarity with striking faculty, staff and students.
Ortíz Supports More Expression in Graduation Attire
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, is expanding opportunities for personal expression in graduation ceremonies and attire through a new bill.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Announces Kane County Expungement Clinics
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is joining Circuit Clerk Theresa Barreiro to hold two Kane County Expungement Clinics to assist Kane County residents with expunging or sealing records. The first will be on April 15, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, at the Aurora Public Library on 101 S. River Street in Aurora. The second will be on September 9, from 9:00 a.m. To 11:00 a.m., at the Gail Borden Public Library, on 270 N. Grove Avenue in Elgin.
Hirschauer to Host Mobile Secretary of State Event
WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — State Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is hosting a Mobile Secretary of State event on Friday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hanover Township Senior Center located at 240 Illinois Route 59 in Bartlett.
Gong-Gershowitz Calls on Illinois Senate to Pass ‘Deepfake’ Digital Forgery Bill
GLENVIEW, Ill. – State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz is urging her Senate colleagues to take up her legislation to crack down on exploitative ‘deepfake’ forgeries by creating civil penalties on anyone for creating and distributing sexually explicit fake images of another person without consent.
Flowers Passes Certification Bill to Improve Quality of Care at Mental Health Agencies
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – House Deputy Majority Leader Mary E. Flowers, D-Chicago, passed a bill to improve the quality of mental health care by requiring community mental health or developmental services to renew their licenses more frequently.
Rep. Barbara Hernandez Announces April Events: Earth Day Clean Up, Virtual Social Justice Meeting, Museum Visits
AURORA, Ill. – State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is sponsoring several events in April to foster community involvement and promote local opportunities to her constituents.
Yang Rohr Backed Bill Improves Student Safety with Allergy Instruction
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr, D-Naperville, advanced legislation that would protect students with allergies, encouraging school districts to adopt comprehensive training programs.
Hoffman Urges Medicaid Users to Prepare for Renewal Process
BELLEVILLE, Ill. – With pandemic-era continuous coverage ending for Medicaid, state Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, is encouraging residents to make sure they are prepared to renew their coverage in the coming months.